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• Agronomy and Seed Technology Lab: Equips students with skills in modern crop production and seed quality analysis.
• Genetics and Microbiology Lab: Focuses on advanced techniques in crop breeding and plant pathology.
• Soil Science and Horticulture Lab: Provides practical training in soil analysis, soil fertility management, and horticultural practices.
• Organic Farm Lands: Offers real-world experience in organic farming techniques and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Vermicompost Unit: Trains students in the production and application of vermicompost, a key component of organic farming. 

• Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE): This program exposes students to rural farming communities and provides practical field training.
• Practical Crop Production: Students learn crop management by performing all the work of a farmer, from sowing to harvesting.
• Industrial Attachments: Students gain valuable industry exposure through attachments with agricultural businesses and related industries.
• Entrepreneurship Development: Students are mentored to develop entrepreneurial ventures in agribusiness through incubation centers and partnerships. 

• Reputed institutes: Students get regular exposure to prestigious ICAR/CSIR institutes to augment their experiential learning.
• Real-world projects: Collaborations and research partnerships allow students to engage with actual farming environments and contribute to research projects. 

• Skill-oriented courses: The curriculum includes elective options and dedicated courses focused on developing specific skills required by the modern agriculture industry.
• Agribusiness Management (MBA): For students interested in the business aspect of agriculture, SRMU offers an MBA in Agribusiness Management to develop their skills in management, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
• Horticulture specializations (M.Sc.): Postgraduate students can specialize in areas like Fruit Science and Vegetable Science, gaining expertise in cutting-edge horticultural technologies.

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• Specialized curriculum: The programme includes advanced study modules covering EV design, powertrain modes, energy storage, and battery management systems (BMS).
• Solar-powered vehicles: A student team at SRMU designed and built a solar-powered vehicle that uses advanced maximum power point tracking to maximize charging efficiency and vehicle range.
• Electric monowheel vehicle: A YouTube video from 2023 showcases a student capstone project involving the design and fabrication of a carbon emission-free electric monowheel vehicle.
• L&T sponsored lab: An EV lab sponsored by L&T is available for students to perform practical experiments.
• Industry collaboration: The curriculum is designed with industry standards in mind, ensuring students develop expertise relevant to the growing EV sector. 

• Grobots Club: The university has a student-run robotics club named "Grobots," which holds national-level robotics events.
• Interdisciplinary approach: A Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering principles, with robotics being a core subject.
• Project-based learning: The curriculum includes practical experience through laboratory sessions and projects involving advanced systems.
• Hands-on experience: Projects involving drones and other automated systems are featured as examples of student innovation on the university's website.

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• Automotive: Students are placed in the automotive industry, which is a traditional destination for mechanical engineers. Companies like Royal Enfield and Krishna Maruti Group have recruited from the university.
• Manufacturing: The manufacturing sector remains a core recruiting area. Companies like L&T, a key partner for SRMU's EV program, are major recruiters. Other manufacturers and engineering firms also participate.
• Energy and power: This sector offers opportunities in power plant engineering and related fields. For instance, students pursuing careers in EV engineering can find roles related to energy storage and management. 

• IT Services and Consulting: Several large IT and consulting firms recruit mechanical engineering graduates, especially for roles related to IT services, analytics, and software development. Recruiters include TCS,  Wipro, Infosys, and Capgemini.
• Engineering-adjacent IT: Some IT companies have divisions dedicated to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), increasing job potential for mechanical engineers in the IT sector. 

• Electric Vehicle (EV) Engineering: With its specialisation in EV Engineering, SRMU places graduates in roles focused on designing, developing, and manufacturing electric vehicles and related technologies. The curriculum, developed in partnership with L&T and ISIE India, is designed to meet industry needs.
• Robotics: As a growing field, robotics is another area where SRMU's mechanical graduates are recruited. This includes companies in automation, smart manufacturing, and mechatronics.

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• Genetic Engineering Lab
• Bioinformatics Lab
• Molecular Biology Lab
• Environmental Biotechnology Lab
• Biomedical Instrumentation Lab
• Plant Biotechnology Lab
• Immunology Lab 

• Dedicated guidance: The faculty provides mentorship to students throughout their research projects.
• Research expertise: Faculty members specialize in diverse areas such as molecular and cell biology, cancer biology, virology, and bioinformatics, offering students a wide range of research fields to explore.
• Publication support: Students are encouraged to write and present research papers for publication in scientific journals and at national conferences. 

• Leading partners: SRMU has partnered with reputed institutions like the CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH), and ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR).
• International exposure: The university has also signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with international academic institutions, such as the University for Business and Technology (UBT), Kosovo, to facilitate global research collaborations.
• Internships: These collaborations help provide students with valuable internship opportunities in both academia and industry.